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Instructional Engineering in Networked Environments

ISBN: 978-0-470-63139-3
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302 pages
December 2003, Pfeiffer
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List of Figures and Tables xv

Foreword xix
M. David Merrill

Acknowledgments xxiii

Introduction xxv

Chapter 1: The E-Learning Challenge 1

The Knowledge Society 2

Knowledge Management 3

Pedagogy and Technology 5

Network-Based Learning Models 8

Processes and Development Tools 14

Platforms and Portals 19

Summary 22

Chapter 2: Virtual Learning Centers 25

The Concept of a Learning System 26

Actors' Roles and Resources 31

Explor@: A Web-Based Support System 40

Integrating a Learning Event into a Virtual Center 45

Versatile and Flexible Architecture 49

Summary 53

Chapter 3: Foundations of Instructional Engineering 55

Systemic Methods 56

Instructional Systems Design 60

Software Engineering 62

Knowledge Engineering 66

A Knowledge Representation System 69

Skills and Competencies 86

Summary 100

Chapter 4: MISA: An Instructional Engineering Method 103

Overview of the MISA Method 104

Conceptual Levels of a Learning System 109

Processes and Tasks 113

Operational Principles 115

Context and Frontier 119

Summary 121

Chapter 5: Instructional Engineering on the Web 125

General ADISA Features 126

Designing the Main Components of a Virtual Learning Center 132

Summary 141

Chapter 6: Reengineering a University Course for the Web 143

Definition of the Project 144

Preliminary Analysis 145

Architecture 149

Design of Learning Materials 156

Development and Validation 159

Delivery Planning 162

Discussion 163

Chapter 7: Engineering a Vocational E-Learning Environment 165

Definition of the Project 166

Preliminary Analysis 167

Architecture 171

Design of Learning Materials 175

Development and Validation 180

Delivery Planning 182

Discussion 183

Chapter 8: Engineering a Workplace E-Learning Environment 185

Definition of the Project 186

Preliminary Analysis 186

Architecture 191

Design of Learning Materials 192

Development and Validation 196

Delivery Planning 198

Discussion 199

Conclusion 201

Glossary 209

Notes 231

Bibliography 239

Index 249

About the Author 255

About the Series Editors 257

About the Advisory Board Members 261

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